Movement As Expression Choreography by Kristy Nilsson a

Movement As Expression Choreography by Kristy Nilsson

“…a very talented choreographer” - John Mc. Fall AD, Atlanta Ballet “…an incredible talent to choreograph ” - Diane Sales, Donald Byrd “. . . a keen sense of movement” - Sharon Story, Atlanta Ballet former Principal, Boston Ballet

Kristy Nilsson has performed with Atlanta Ballet and Charleston Ballet Theatre

Her choreography has been performed by ten companies in six states: Houston, TX Oklahoma City, OK Atlanta, GA Asheville & High Point, NC Roanoke, VA Knoxville & Chattanooga, TN

Kristy’s work has been called: “Inventive” “Well-Developed” “Poignant” “Beautiful” “Professional” “Intriguing” “Dramatic and Uplifting”

Ms. Nilsson was named the sole 2003 runner-up for - The Project: Choreographic Commission The highest award given by Regional Dance America & SERBA

In 2004, Ms. Nilsson was commissioned by Gwinnett Ballet Theatre to create all-new choreography for their annual, full-length production of The Nutcracker.

The Nutcracker was a tremendous success, with sixteen sold-out and near sold-out shows, and was restaged for 2005.

In 2006, Ms. Nilsson was invited by The Georgia Ballet to set a new work on their Professional Company.

Reviews of Kristy Nilsson’s Works

“She has created works with a great deal of professionalism and success. ” - Sharon Story, Ballet Mistress, Atlanta Ballet

“I applaud Ms. Nilsson for her choreographic ideas. The choreography is inventive. . . and is crafted well. ” - Armando Duarte, SERBA Adjudicator

“…an affinity for choreography and contemporary movement” - Julianne Kepley, Ballerina, Joffrey Ballet

“The choreography (Ms. Nilsson) provided exceeded all of my expectations. It was clearly one of the best pieces ever performed on our stage. ” -Lisa Martin, Fine Arts Chair St. Pius High School

“…The overall spatial design is quite clever, with constant emphasis in the use of negative space between the dancers. This is a nice piece of choreography. . . Congratulations. ” - Armando Duarte

“… La Deseada was the ideal piece for our dancers … innovative with excellent use of music, patterns and space. ” - Magdalena Maury, Georgia Youth Ballet

“. . . a strong sense of musicality…” – Lisa Martin “Kristy has her own sense of music and she's not afraid to let it show. ” - Julianne Kepley “It looks like the music was written for the dance. ” - Dietrich Wegner

“Kristy Nilsson displays an extraordinary gift in the art of dance. ” - Lisa Martin, Fine Arts Chair St. Pius X High School

“She explores partnering in an effective manner. ” “Nice progression and interesting movement…” - Armando Duarte

Kristy Nilsson in Rehearsals

“Kristy dances her heart out in rehearsal - She shows her dancers exactly how it should be done!” - Jonsie Pollock, Co-Director of Georgia Youth Ballet

“I was astounded by her instant rapport, her professionalism, and her dedication. . . ” - Lisa Martin

“She integrates the emotional and artistic aspects of the dance in such a way as to make it easy for the dancers to incorporate it into their movements…

…My dancers enthusiastically welcomed her expertise, input and rehearsal notes. ” - Magdalena Maury, Artistic Director, Georgia Youth Ballet

“Kristy speaks in a clear & precise manner and is always open to questions. . .

…She quickly assesses the level of the group she is working with and chooses movement they can easily adapt to, yet feel challenged. " - Lisa Martin, Fine Arts Director St. Pius X High School

Choreographic Works

The Nutcracker (2004, 2005)

Party Scene

Battle Scene

Snow Scene

Kingdom of the Sweets

Divertissement

Waltz of the Flowers

Final Battle & Finale

Amasea (2006)

Amasea was selected to be performed at the Festival for the Southeastern Regional Ballet Association in 2006.

Jagannat (2006)

Jagannat was performed by The Georgia Ballet’s professional company dancers.

Audiences remarked on its “expert use of organized chaos” to create “a powerful jigsaw puzzle. ”

Counter. Phobia (2005)

Take Five (2005) Take Five toured through Georgia and Tennessee and was brought back “by popular demand” for several extra performances.

Aftermath (2005) Dedicated to the victims of The Great Tsunami, Aftermath was chosen to tour Tennessee in the Spring of 2005

Beautiful World (2005)

Sublimation (2004)

Sublimation premiered at the 2004 SERBA Festival

Rodeo (2004)

By audience request, Rodeo was reprised all over Atlanta.

Sententia (2004)

Summertime (2004)

Summertime & Sententia were performed in concert with the Joffrey Ballet Ensemble

La Deseada was selected by the Southeastern Regional Ballet Association for Gala Credit. La Deseada (2003)

La Deseada won Ms. Nilsson recognition as runner–up “Project Choreographer” -and won -Georgia Youth Ballet an invitation to perform in Atlanta’s “Ellington Celebration” later that year.

Esperanza (2002)

Consumed (1999) Consumed received kudos from Atlanta Ballet Artistic Director, John Mc. Fall; Atlanta Ballet staff requested to reprise Consumed for two later performances.

Kim Kenney’s photo of Consumed ran in Dance Magazine for over a year – an ad for Atlanta Ballet.

Swing (1997) Swing! (1997)

Swing was selected for additional performances after its premiere, featuring Cleo Williams – below, now Soloist, Houston Ballet.

Full-length works-in-progress

Kristy Nilsson has prepared librettos, music selections and partial choreography for: Cinderella – with enhanced libretto Firebird – enhanced, 45 minute libretto Scheherazade – original, full-evening libretto Sleeping Beauty – with enhanced libretto Swan Lake – with enhanced libretto

“…an excellent choreographer for any regional or professional dance company…

…dedication, professionalism, passion, enthusiasm… I believe Ms. Nilsson will go far as a choreographer and I am delighted that she has chosen our company to showcase her craft. ” - Magdalena Maury, Georgia Youth Ballet

It is not the movements that make a dance beautiful; it is the emotion that created the movements that makes it beautiful. - Kristy Nilsson

Quotations and Testimonials courtesy of: John Mc. Fall Artistic Director - Atlanta Ballet Sharon Story Ballet Mistress - Atlanta Ballet Julianne Kepley Ballerina - Joffrey Ballet David Tatu Production Director - Atlanta Ballet Magdalena Maury & Jonsie Pollock Artistic Directors - Georgia Youth Ballet

More Quotations Courtesy of: Armando Duarte SERBA Adjudicator 2004 Jane Miller Gifford SERBA Adjudicator 2003 Lisa Martin Fine Arts Chair: St. Pius X Private School Dietrich Wegner Artist, Sculptor, Professor

Photos Courtesy of: Richard Calmes Shih-Jay Chen Joyce Dawson Keiko Guest Kim Kenney Lisa Martin Janusz Mazon Scott Nilsson Dietrich Wegner HSPVA Photo Department

Thank You

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